Get the best deals on postal stamp albums when you shop the. This book comes spiralbound, which makes intense stamp research highly accessible. Find books about famous stamps or popular stamp catalogs along with all of your stamp collecting supplies at wizard coin supply. Offer is not valid with any other coupon, discount or previous purchase. Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and current. Postage stamp 299 books 2 dvd history post office mail.
The other alternative is a stamp collector store many large cities have them. Call education director lisa dembowski at 5206236652 x 102 preferred method of. Look for a stamp collecting club in your area that is a great place for a beginner to go and meet with other collectors. Lighthouse basic stockbook stamp collecting album 32 black pages a5.
The postal store cannot accept orders for shipment outside the united states, but we do ship to apofpodpo addresses and u. President of the united states herbert hoover was a stamp. Resources for stamp collecting social responsibility usps. Traditional stamp stockbooks by safe are the best stockbooks for. Our stamp collecting starter kits are ideal for beginning stamp collectors. Its easy with the selection of stamp collecting books we carry. Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. Color your world with oodles of beautiful home decor. Shop our selection of philatelic products on the postal store. Get the best deals on postal stamp albums when you shop the largest online selection at. Us stamp 1965 herbert hoover, us pres this stamp honoring president herbert hoover was first placed on sale on august at west branch, iowa.
It was the first us postage stamp to depict the former president and civil war general. Find information on our most convenient and affordable shipping and mailing services. Collectible united states stamps collectors weekly. Free catalog request javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Australia post stocks a wide variety of philatelic, stamp collecting accessories including acid free, singlesided archival quality stock sheets. The museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If youre a stamp collector especially a beginner looking for current used. Recent stamp issues are available from any post shop or you can buy stamps issued over the last 12 months by mail order from the new zealand post stamps centre, or online. Though the use of postage stamps continues to decline, the number of people interested in collecting books and old stamps is on the rise. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles.
Guide to stamp collecting, book collecting, and literature. The us post office first honord an african american on a postage stamp on april 7, 1940, when booker t, washington was featured on a 10cent stamp as part of the famous americans series of stamps. Collecting stamps can be a rewarding hobby at any level of skill or expense. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The sale of these kits help us continue our mission to educate children. It is related to philately, which is the study of stamps. Most stamp collectors, like you, have ventured into philately starting with a modest postage stamp collection of local stamps or postage stamps you can easily find in your nearest post office. Safe stamp stockbooks are available with white or black cardboard pages. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Many stamp collectors spend a lot of time and money going to the post office and buying new stamps. I know our postal outlets do carry most of the collector books and all the accessories.
Shop our collection of digital color postmarks, mementos and more featuring designs inspired by our earth. Recent stamp issues are available from any post shop or you can buy stamps. This incredibly popular series of annual issues from the united states post office is one of the most successful and longest running undertakings in modern philately. Each kit includes the essential tools needed to begin collecting stamps, helpful youth education through stamps yes worksheets to provide instruction, and stamps of a topic you choose. Almost every category of collectible goes in and out of style, and the popularity of stamp collecting in particular has declined a great deal in the past 20 years. Stamp collecting is a relatively inexpensive hobby, and just a few dollars a week will soon build up a very impressive collection. Stamp albums, or stock books, protect your stamps from damage and keep them in visible, sorted rows and pages. Can you buy a stamp collection book at the post office answers. Are you ready to take your stamp collection to the next level. Check out issues of the magazine online or order a subscription and get editions delivered right to you.
For stamp collections and collectibles visit the post office shop today. Black pages are the most popular choice since it makes stamps stand out on the page. The upss is the largest society devoted to the collecting and study of the world with members throughout the u. Details magazine and collections catalogue keep you updated on the philatelic world. Shop our selection of philatelic products on the usps. Stamp values for a stamp collection, old stamps and. May 27, 2006 the encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting, introduces the collector to the full scope of united states stamps and stamp collecting. Book series include expertizing case histories in opinions, foundation seminar subjects in textbooks and specialized u.
May 20, 2012 stamps come in various forms mint not used postally or any other way mounted mint when a person mounts the stamp on a hinge to store as part of a collection or used through the post office. The us post office first honord an african american on a postage stamp on april 7, 1940, when booker t, washington was featured on a 10cent stamp as. Anyone wishing to add some personality to business or personal mail is equally as accommodated for too, as our retail stamp books are the perfect way to liven up your letters and parcels. For more information on the best stamp stockbooks visit our website or call us today. A stamp catalog is a reference book with illustrations and stamp values, such as the postal service guide to u. Shop philatelic products and usps forever stamps featured in this category.
Fully illustrated album pages with spaces for 1,475 stamps are made of. Lighthouse basic stockbook stamp collecting album 32 black pages a5 blue cover. Get the inside scoop on themed stamps as well as tips on stamp and coin collecting. One could choose to collect stamps that only bear portraits of baseball players or movie stars, images of airplanes or automobiles, or destinations such as national parks. Us postage rates click here for the current letter rates as charged by the us post office package us postage stamp price the latest priority mail and express mail rates and stamps are discussed i know that is a ton of detailed pages but that is the way of stamp collecting. Start a great family tradition and learn how to collect stamps together. Stamp collecting books learn how to collect stamps.
Publication 225 the art of stamp collecting about usps home. A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering. Some albums are bound, while others are binders that can. Stamp collecting stock sheets australia post shop it appears that. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The study of stamps and postal materials is called philately and collectors are. Kenmore collectors stamp catalog includes 96 pages with 150 years worth of colorful us stamps and postal issues free for asking. Jun 01, 2010 i know our postal outlets do carry most of the collector books and all the accessories.
Electronic field trip to the post office ket education. Founded in 1886, the aps serves collectors, educators, postal. President of the united states herbert hoover was a stamp collector and, with his successor fdr, a member of the american philatelic society. Well, over time collectors began recognizing the beauty of collecting stamps in their natural habitat on cover cover is just another way to say envelopebut now you sound like an expert j. Stamp stockbooks are available in 16, 32, or 64 page books with black, blue, green, or wine red covers. Encyclopedia of united states stamps and stamp collecting.
Postage stamps of the united states internet archive. Browse the latest usa philatelic catalog featuring stamps and philatelic products commemorating significant moments in our nations history. With members in more than 110 countries, the aps is the largest, nonprofit organization for stamp collectors in the world. Can you buy a stamp collection book at the post office. Postal service personnel show how letters get from mailbox to post office to mailbox. One could choose to collect stamps that only bear portraits of baseball players or movie stars, images of. Stamp collecting starter kits postal history foundation. Stamp collections and collectibles post office shop. With competitive pricing, the post office shop is the only place you need to go when looking to buy collectibles online.
A beginner or child can be perfect with an album of pretty pictures. Best sellers rank, #99,904 in office products see top 100 in office products. Collecting stamps used the first day it is released is what fdcs are all about. It has been one of the worlds most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service, as a neverending stream of new stamps was produced by countries that sought to advertise their distinctiveness through their stamps. Beautiful highresolution imagery and updated values accompany stamps and postal stationary from across the postal archive. Stamps come in various forms mint not used postally or any other way mounted mint when a person mounts the stamp on a hinge to store as part of a collection or used through the post. Collecting the annual stamp sets published by the us post office makes for a beautiful and informative stamp collection. Usps stamps for your collection united states stamp.
Most stamp collectors, like you, have ventured into philately starting with a modest postage. See the prices of a 1st class and 2nd class stamps, buy a book of stamps and see the latest collection of special stamps and collectibles. Our partnership with the royal canadian mint enables us to provide access to the latest coins for any collector. Order stamps, shipping supplies, and unique items only available from the united states postal service. The 64page hardcover book is filled with beautiful imagery. On june 2, 1890 the us post office issued a brown 5cent postage stamp honoring ulysses s. Learn more about how to collect stamps, philatelic terms, and stamp issues from the united states postal. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Its fun and educational for all ages and its easy to start without a big investment.
They get them, put them on clean white blank envelopes, and send them away for a firstdayofissue cancellation. The us stamp collecting market has weakened in recent years, however, with many stamps. A postage stamp is a small piece of paper issued by a post office, postal administration, or other authorized vendors to customers who pay postage the cost involved in moving, insuring, or registering mail, who then affix the stamp to the face or addressside of any item of mailan envelope or other postal cover e. Stamp collecting stock sheets australia post shop it appears that your browser has cookies disabled. The study of stamps and postal materials is called philately and collectors are sometimes called philatelists. Usps usflagforeverstamps40 us flag forever stamps 40. Learn how to collect stamps with stamp collecting books. In our selection below there is included one issue which is not a part of the series.
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